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Thomas Müller addresses heated communication regarding Germany's goalkeeping situation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:33 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Thomas Müller addresses heated communication regarding Germany's goalkeeping situation
Summary

Thomas Müller spoke about the recent communication breakdown involving Germany's national team and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. This situation arose when Neuer returned to the team after initially stating he would stay retired from international football. Müller expressed support for Neuer's skills while also highlighting Oli Baumann's readiness as backup. He acknowledged that the discussion got heated due to the way the communication was handled. As Germany prepares for the World Cup, Neuer is expected to be fit, and Baumann will serve as his backup.

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  • •Müller discusses communication issues regarding Neuer's return to the team.
  • •Neuer had initially said he would remain retired from international play.
  • •Müller supports Neuer's abilities while praising backup goalkeeper Baumann.
  • •The German national team is preparing for the World Cup this summer.
  • •Germany expects Neuer to be fit for the tournament.
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  • 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — ‘The communication was questionable’ — Thomas Müller details why Germany’s goalkeeper situation got heated
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A communication breakdown caused an issue with the German national team.

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